Resentencing

Judge Delays Resentencing of Youngest Alaskan Female Murder Convict Until Next Week

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A judge has postponed the resentencing of the youngest woman in Alaska to be convicted of murder until next week. The decision comes as attorneys prepare additional arguments regarding her case, which has garnered significant public and media interest. The woman, who was 16 at the time of the crime, was initially sentenced to 99 years in prison. Her conviction drew attention not only for its severity but also for the circumstances surrounding the case, which involved a fatal shooting that shook the community. During the hearing, attorneys for the defendant argued … Read more

Michael Avenatti’s Prison Term Cut Nearly in Half Amid Resentencing Drama

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Los Angeles, California — Michael Avenatti, the disgraced attorney known for representing Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against former President Donald Trump, had his prison term for financial fraud reduced from 14 years to just under eight during a resentencing hearing on Thursday. Avenatti was originally sentenced after he pleaded guilty to charges involving the theft of millions from clients and tax obstruction. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated his sentence last October, determining it was based on flawed loss calculations for the victims. As a result, U.S. District Court Judge James Selna … Read more

High-Stakes Jury Selection Concludes as Deltona ‘Xbox Murders’ Resentencing Begins

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DELAND, Fla. — In a somber setting at the Volusia County Courthouse, twelve jurors and two alternates were recently sworn in for a high-profile resentencing trial involving Jeron Hunter and Troy Victorino, two men previously convicted in a grisly case that left six people dead in Deltona. Known infamously as the “Xbox murders,” due to the brutal nature of the killings and a motive linked to a dispute over a video game console, this case has reignited discussions on criminal justice and the death penalty in Florida. The task before the jurors is a weighty … Read more

Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Postponed: New Hearing Date Set by Judge

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Los Angeles, CA – A recent court decision has postponed the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the siblings convicted in a high-profile case for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. The delay was announced after new legal representation for the Menendez brothers requested more time to prepare for the proceeding. Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile granted the postponement, recognizing the necessity for adequate preparation in such a complex case. The Menendez brothers, who were first tried separately with hung juries in 1994, were later retried … Read more